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Model Number M00561221 |
Device Problems
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 09/11/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii-10mm round stiff snare was prepared for use in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation, upon checking the contents before opening the product, a foreign object was noted inside the catheter.Reportedly, there was no damage noted to the inner sterile pouch, however, the inner seal package was compromised.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition following the procedure was reported to be fine.
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Event Description
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a captivator ii-10mm round stiff snare was prepared for use in the colon during a polypectomy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during preparation, upon checking the contents before opening the product, a foreign object was noted inside the catheter.Reportedly, there was no damage noted to the inner sterile pouch, however, the inner seal package was compromised.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient condition following the procedure was reported to be fine.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Block e1: the health care facility address is (b)(6).Block h6: device problem code 2944 captures the reportable event of foreign material present in device.Device problem code 1444 captures the reportable event of seal compromised.Block h10: a captivator snare was returned for analysis.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that no damages were found on the device.The device was received with original pouch already opened and no anomalies were observed in the package.Microscope inspection was performed and a foreign material in the tip of the loop and catheter was found.Mtac inspection was also performed and the foreign material found was poly (catheter).A review of the document polypectomy snares family pfmea, bsc, cd was completed and the potential causes and controls of the related failure are documented in the risk document.Based on this review, this complaint does not represent a new or unanticipated event.Based on the information available and the analysis performed, the most probable root cause classification is manufacturing deficiency.An investigation was opened to address the failure of foreign matter present in device issue.A review of the device history record (dhr) was performed and confirmed that this device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.
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